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Beaded Charm Bracelet Class
What a fabulous class last night at Bath Adult Ed. I only had three ladies attend but what a great group. The enthusiasm that I witnessed was so encouraging. I really enjoy passing on a love for...
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Pendant Class
Last night I taught a wonderful yet challenging beaded pendant class. Students worked primarily with headpins, eyepins, and jump rings to create these beautiful works of art. Working with metal wire...
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Workshop: Earrings Extravaganza!
I taught “Beaded Earrings Extravaganza” through Merrymeeting Adult Ed last week. With a few basic instructions on how to make and open wire loops, people were off and running! Here are a few...
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Workshop with Red Hatters
Five fantastic ladies (four of which where Red Hat Society members) made some gorgeous bracelets last night at one of my workshops at Bath Adult Ed. I was quite impressed with their abilities. They...
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Ice Fishing, An Apocalypse, And Buttons OH MY!
To celebrate the impending winter storm “Nemo”, I’ll open with a peaceful winter scene painted in yesterday’s watercolor class: My structures need a bit of alignment work but don’t these ice fishing...
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The Painted Dog: An Art & Stitch Studio Coming Soon!
I cannot contain my excitement any longer! My very creative (and hilarious) friend and I are renting a humble and darling little studio space in downtown Brunswick, Maine. She will use the space to...
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Softcover Clothesline Book: A New Class!
Make a sweet, multi-signature book with me this fall. In two 3-hour long sessions, I will show you how to make this chunky beauty. During the first session, we will explore different mark making...
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WEEKEND WARRIORS: Saturday Zentangle and Knitting Added at The Painted Dog in...
As we slowly wind our way into fall, I have begun to think about knitting and crocheting. I love to knit during this time, especially fingerless mitts! I also can appreciate the fact that many people...
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Geli Plate Printing, Coptic Stitch Binding, Felted Spirit Stones, and Felted...
Long title, I know. I’m trying my hardest to market free, and as well as free can be! I am happy to report some fantabulous new class offerings at The Painted Dog, my sweet little gem of a teaching...
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Grand Opening Announced for One Sweet Little Art Studio in Downtown...
The Painted Dog: An Art & Stitch Studio of 13 Pleasant Street Brunswick, Maine, will have its’ official grand opening celebration in just two short weeks. On Saturday, November 21st and Sunday,...
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Meet The Amazing Duo Behind Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine!!!
That’s right!!! In-person, at The Painted Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!! (The art studio that I share with my dearest and most creative friend, Rebecca Sweek of Duncan’s Family Jewels). We are both so absolutely...
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An Incredible Visit, A Woolly New Book Class, and Summer Camps Posted!
Our Cloth Paper Scissors event went off gloriously and without a hitch. We had an incredible time with the very wonderful and generous CPS magazine editors, Jeannine Stein and Barbara Delaney. They...
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Rubber Stamp Carving Added, Water-Media Art Journaling Doesn’t Stick, and...
I was recently asked to offer Rubber Stamp Carving, one of my all time favorite workshops! Sooooo, here it is: Monday August 15th from 1pm to 3pm. Only $20 and you can carve as many stamps as...
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Watercolor Paint Nights in Downtown Brunswick, Maine
Join me once a month for a night of color, watercolor that is… I’ve listed my first Watercolor Paint Night, happening on Thursday October 6th from 6-8pm. I call this painting “Island Storm” and you...
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A Halloweeny Art Journal Transfer Tutorial: And How to Move Beyond Your...
I took half of my Girl Scout troop to Salem, Mass last weekend and now I am inspired to do great Halloweenish things in my latest hand-stitched art journal. I captured some wonderfully creepy...
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An UNCERTAIN Mixed Media Art Journal Tutorial Using Watercolor, Ink, and Gouache
During these uncertain times, post-apocalyptic-2016-election, I thought it would be a good idea to art journal a little bit about uncertainty. Art journaling for me is generally an uncertain process...
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Upcoming Book Making Workshops For Kids and Adults in Brunswick!
The Painted Dog Studio is very excited to welcome the amazing Anna Low of Purplebean Bindery on May 13th from 10 to 3pm. She will be teaching one of the classic bookbinding stitches, the coptic...
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Summer 2017 Art Camps for Kids in Brunswick, Maine!
I’m anxiously awaiting summer vacation. I simply can’t wait for some lazy, long, and warm weather days… I also know how things at home can get a bit squirrelly when school’s out. So, as an art and...
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After School Art Club in Downtown Brunswick, Maine!
I’m sitting here in my little computer corner, gearing up for a new season of After School Art, Painted Dog Studio style! I thought I should define just exactly what I offer… I’ve had two...
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Kathryn Costa is Teaching in Brunswick, Maine!
Exciting news in the world of mixed media art and craft: The amazing Kathryn Costa, author of The Mandala Guidebook, a beautiful and recent North Light art book publication, is teaching two workshops...
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